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Gate Control Theory of Pain in Practice

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource briefly covers the theory of gate control and how it benefits individuals coping with chronic pain.

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Deductive Reasoning: Storage Area

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Practicing some cognitive strategies in therapy? Put them to work with this deductive reasoning challenge.

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Spaced Retrieval

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This material describes the spaced-retrieval memory technique and how to complete it.

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Pilot Study on Activities of Daily Living Limitations in Adults With Hemianopsia (2009)

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

The study used a convenience sample of adults referred to outpatient low-vision rehabilitation. Stroke was the documented cause of visual deficit for all participants except one who had sustained a brain tumor. All participants had homonymous hemianopsia or quadrantanopsia, and all but one lived in their own homes. Semi-structured interviews demonstrated that participants identified personal […]

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A Comparison of Prefabricated and Custom Made Resting Hand Splints for Individuals with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2021)

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This study randomized each hand, rather than each participant, and participants were recruited after admission for inpatient SCI rehabilitation. Inclusion criteria were 18 years or older, cervical SCI with hand function impairment, and primary OT deemed splinting necessary. The intervention was completed by the participant’s primary OT, who was not a member of the research […]

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Resource Roadmap Show – OT – #01

February 10, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This course covers how to use the following resources from the Therapy Insights library: Fine Motor Push Pin Activity, Emergency Preparedness, Vision Deficits in the Geriatric Population, Growth Mindset, Gate Control Theory of Pain in Practice.

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Compensatory Strategies for Grooming Hair

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource outlines adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies that can be used to maximize independence with grooming hair.

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Dangers of Hypoxemia (Low Oxygen)

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout outlines why it is important to monitor your oxygen levels, and why using oxygen is important when it is prescribed by your physician.

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Floor To Chair Transfer Techniques for People With Paraplegia

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document is designed to help people with paraplegia learn to transfer from the floor, and outlines several techniques that can be utilized.

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Assessing Common Reflexes

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document outlines common reflexes and gives you a refresher on how to administer the tests.

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